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Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Aug. 29
Anderson picked up its third consecutive win in the Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum 57-40 while Weiss outlasted McNeil 42-41 in overtime. Westlake, ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A Dave Campbell's Texas Football preseason poll, used a big second half to takeout No. 15 Prosper 35-14 in Belton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues State Fair of Texas over new rule banning guns on premises
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a ban on firearms at the State Fair of Texas, one of the state's biggest annual celebrations. Fair organizers earlier this month announced a ban on guns after a shooting last year that left three...
Attorney who stole nearly $155,000 from Mercedes avoids prison
McALLEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — Former Mercedes City Attorney Juan R. Molina, who misappropriated nearly $155,000 in taxpayer money, will not spend a single day in federal prison. During a hearing on Thursday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa placed Molina on supervised release for a year and fined him $5,000. “I accept responsibility, obviously,” Molina […]
Two-a-Day Tour: PSJA North Raiders
The PSJA North Raiders are one of the most dominant programs in the Valley. They lost majority of their starters to graduation, but this year Raiders head coach Marcus Kaufmann feels confident these new faces will carry on the dynasty. "The expectations don't change because of who's in the locker...
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Flour Bluff's Jayden Paluseo announces commitment to UTRGV for football, baseball
Flour Bluff senior athlete Jayden Paluseo announced his commitment to play football and baseball at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley on Thursday on Instagram. Paluseo, who was one of the Corpus Christi area's best multi-sport athletes, shined at quarterback after passing for 3,494 yards and ran for 393 yards with five touchdowns last season. ...
Women's Soccer Earns First Win With Solid Offensive Effort Against Southern
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women's soccer team earned its first win of the season, 1-0, with a solid offensive effort against the Southern Jaguars Thursday at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex. UTRGV (1-2-1) took the lead in...
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Venomous ‘nightmare’ fireworms invade Texas beaches
Texas beachgoers are being urged to stay vigilant as venomous fireworms, described as “your worst nightmare,” have been spotted along the shores near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. The Harte Research Institute for the Gulf of Mexico Studies, a division of Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, issued the warning after several sightings of these unusual marine critters.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
Gov. Abbott and Texas A&M Launch COAST Program for Advanced Manufacturing Skills in Corpus Christi
Amid a backdrop of economic expansion in the Lone Star State, Governor Greg Abbott joined forces with Texas A&M University to unveil the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program, an initiative set to propel Texas to the forefront of advanced manufacturing training. The announcement, made at the Port of Corpus Christi, heralds a new chapter in workforce development for the region, aiming to equip Texans with the skills essential for industries that are on the brink of explosive growth in the area.
Heavy rain anticipated in Valley throughout Labor Day weekend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you’ve got festivities or barbeques planned for Labor Day weekend, you may need to keep an eye out for the weather that may rain on your parade. Forecasters with the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley station are anticipating heavy rain throughout...
Killeen Firefighters go to West Texas to Fight Wildfires
WEST TEXAS (FOX 44) – Five firefighters from the Killeen Fire Department were dispatched to assist with multiple wildfires across Texas. The team participated in a 14-day joint operation to combat the blazes and support disaster response efforts. The first responders returned home on Friday. The deployment included Battalion...
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